Festival of Sacrifice
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Muslims
 (pronounced MŌŌS–lim) 1st syllable
rhymes with puss like “Puss in Boots”
Religion: Islam (pronounced is-LAM)
 “Kiss LAMB” minus the K ☺
Muslims come from every country and
culture
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One of two Islamic Holidays
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3 day holiday
Qur’an (Koor·AHN) holy
book, told Muslims to
celebrate
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Starts on the 10th day of
Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th
and last month of the
lunar Islamic calendar
Gregorian calendar
follows a solar schedule
(so Eid is about 10 days
earlier each year)
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Prophet Ibrahim lived over 4,000 years ago in
what is known as the Beccah valley in present
day Saudi Arabia.
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Muslims believe the Prophet Ibrahim was told
by Allah (God) in a series of dreams to
sacrifice his only beloved son, Isma’il.
He was a man of great faith
At the last moment, Allah replaced his son
with a ram.
Many Muslims celebrate Eid
by:
 Attending Eid Prayers
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Sacrificing an animal; giving a portion of its
meat in charity or giving money to the poor
Giving gifts or money
to children
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Gathering with family
Attending special
events or parties
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Wearing new
clothes
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Women sometimes dye
their hands with henna
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Which religion celebrates Eid?
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Why do you think the lamb is symbolic of our
holiday, Eid Al-Adha?
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Does the sun or the moon determine when
Eid is celebrated?
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BONUS: On which continent is Saudi Arabia?
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